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The Strathleven Foundation's Helping Hand Fund is aimed at constituted community groups and charities either based in Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven or support people and/or activities in this area.

The grant is available for between £250 - £2,000 and the grant criteria have been made as unrestricted as possible to recognise the diverse opportunities which exist in these communities. Strathleven Foundation Trustees will prioritise applications which contribute to at least one of the following:

• The prevention or relief of poverty
• The advancement of education
• The advancement of health
• The advancement of citizenship or community development
• The advancement of arts, culture, heritage, and science
• The advancement of public participation in sport
• The promotion of equality and diversity
• The advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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Geographical areas funded: West Dunbartonshire

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Who can apply

Charities or constituted community group based in or provide services in the area of benefit (Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven).

When to apply

Apply at any time.

How to apply

Complete the form via the website, or download a pdf and email it in, or submit your application via post.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Animal welfare Arts and culture Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Education and training Employability services Environment General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Heritage and building preservation Mental health care Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Religious activities Research Respite and holidays Science and technology Social care and welfare Justice, equality and law Energy Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black and Ethnic Minorities Carers Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families General public Homeless or badly housed Care experienced people Socially isolated people LGBTQI people People in poverty Rural communities Men Mental health conditions Offenders and ex-offenders Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees and asylum seekers Local communities Voluntary sector organisations Unemployed Victims of crime and abuse Volunteers Women and girls Young people Veterans and armed forces personnel Urban communities

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